In Shawnee, 2024 marked the dissolution of the Shawnee Civic and Cultural Development Authority (SCCDA), which had overseen the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center for 48 years. This decision came after years of mediation between Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, and the SCCDA, culminating in a vote for dissolution set to be finalized by October 31, 2024. The City Commission also welcomed Eric Stephens a...